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King Ottokar's Sceptre

Hergé
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King Ottokar's Sceptre

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1997

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Hergé

King Ottokar's Sceptre

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1997
Book Details
Pages

62

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Europe • 1930s

Publication Year

1997

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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Super Short Summary

In Hergé's King Ottokar's Sceptre, a person named Tintin helps uncover a plot against the monarchy of a fictional country called Syldavia. Through intrigue and adventure, Tintin strives to ensure the safety of the kingdom by safeguarding a symbolic object that holds significance in preventing a political upheaval.

Adventurous

Suspenseful

Mysterious

Exciting

Reviews & Readership

4.4

13,632 ratings

74%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

King Ottokar's Sceptre is praised for its engaging plot and detailed illustrations, typical of Hergé's works. Readers appreciate the political intrigue and adventure. However, some critiques mention dated stereotypes. Overall, it remains a beloved classic in the Tintin series, valued for its artistry and storytelling.

Who should read this

Who Should Read King Ottokar's Sceptre?

A reader who enjoys King Ottokar's Sceptre by Hergé would likely appreciate adventurous tales with historical and political intrigue. Fans of The Adventures of Tintin series or books like The Secret of the Unicorn and Indiana Jones: The Peril at Delphi would find this graphic novel engaging and entertaining.

4.4

13,632 ratings

74%

Loved it

22%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

62

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Europe • 1930s

Publication Year

1997

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

8-12 years

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